Connect Mailgun to Stripe
Automate workflows between Mailgun and Stripe. No coding required.
The most-used recipe
Mailgun
Marketing
DeskFerry agent
Create order when new subscriber
Runs on its own
Stripe
Commerce
Popular workflows
What you can automate between Mailgun and Stripe
These are the most popular automations teams set up between Mailgun and Stripe. Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.
Create order when new subscriber
Generate a new order automatically when someone joins your mailing list.
Add subscriber when new order placed
Add someone to your mailing list automatically when a customer places a new order.
Sync Mailgun changes to Stripe
Keep Stripe updated when a recipient opens your email.
How data flows
What syncs between Mailgun and Stripe
Purchase data from Mailgun flows to Stripe for post-purchase campaigns, abandoned cart sequences, and customer segmentation.
Data from Mailgun
- Campaign data
- Subscriber lists
- Email opens / clicks
- Audience segments
- Tags
Data from Stripe
- Orders
- Products
- Customer records
- Payment status
- Shipping details
Step-by-step guide
How to connect Mailgun to Stripe
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active Mailgun account
- An active Stripe account
- A free DeskFerry account (sign up takes 30 seconds)
- Admin or API access in Stripe to authorize the connection
- Step 01
Create your DeskFerry account
Sign up at deskferry.app — it takes 30 seconds and starts a 7-day free trial. You'll land on the dashboard where you can create your first workflow.
- Step 02
Authenticate Mailgun
Click "Add Connection" and select Mailgun from the app directory. You'll be redirected to Mailgun's authorization page. Grant DeskFerry access to your campaigns, audiences, and analytics data. You control which lists and campaigns the integration can modify.
- Step 03
Authenticate Stripe
Same process for Stripe. Click "Add Connection," select Stripe, and authorize access. Grant DeskFerry access to your orders, products, and customer data. You choose which store data the integration can read.
- Step 04
Choose your trigger
Select what event starts the workflow. For this integration, popular triggers include: new subscriber in mailgun or new order placed in stripe. The trigger fires automatically whenever that event happens — no manual intervention.
- Step 05
Configure the action
Define what happens when the trigger fires. For example: create order in stripe. Map the data fields between Mailgun and Stripe so the right information lands in the right place.
- Step 06
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between Mailgun and Stripe. Check that the fields map as expected, then toggle the workflow on. It runs 24/7 from here — DeskFerry handles retries, error logging, and monitoring automatically.
Benefits
Why connect Mailgun and Stripe?
Purchase behavior is the strongest signal for marketing. When Stripe order data flows into Mailgun automatically, you can trigger post-purchase sequences, recover abandoned carts, and segment by real spending — not guesswork.
Tips
Tips for your Mailgun + Stripe integration
Get more out of this integration with these best practices.
Use cases
Who uses the Mailgun + Stripe integration?
Teams across industries connect Mailgun and Stripe to streamline their workflows.
Marketing managers running campaigns who rely on Stripe for commerce
E-commerce operations who need real-time data from Mailgun
Growth teams and e-commerce operations collaborating across tools
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I connect Mailgun to Stripe?
Sign up for a free DeskFerry account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both Mailgun and Stripe via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing marketing events to commerce actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.
What can I automate between Mailgun and Stripe?
Common workflows include: trigger Mailgun post-purchase emails from Stripe orders, sync Stripe customer data to Mailgun segments, add Stripe buyers to Mailgun loyalty campaigns, and update Mailgun audiences when Stripe subscription statuses change.
Is the Mailgun and Stripe integration free?
DeskFerry's 7-day free trial is enough to prove the workflow out. If your Mailgun-to-Stripe workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $49/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my Mailgun data secure when connected to Stripe?
Yes. DeskFerry uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your Mailgun or Stripe passwords. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Your marketing data is only accessed when a workflow runs, and you can revoke access at any time from your DeskFerry dashboard.
Can I sync data both ways between Mailgun and Stripe?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either Mailgun or Stripe. For example, create a workflow where Mailgun events update Stripe, and a separate one where Stripe changes sync back to Mailgun. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect Mailgun and Stripe?
No coding is required. DeskFerry's builder is prompt-based: you describe the trigger and what should happen in plain English, and the agent handles the field mapping. If you can use Mailgun and Stripe, you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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